Product Overview

Meet the Pentax DA 35mm f/2.4 AL SMC – a no-fuss, do‑it‑all prime that earns its spot on your Pentax DSLR and rarely comes off. With a natural 44° angle of view (about a 50mm equivalent on APS‑C), it sees the world much like your own eyes, making it a brilliant everyday lens for family shots, street scenes, travel and casual portraits. The bright f/2.4 aperture and aspherical optics deliver crisp, high‑contrast images with smooth background blur, while Pentax’s SMC and SP coatings help keep flare, dust and grime in check.

Weighing just 124 grams and measuring only 45mm long, this compact lens is made for chuck‑it‑in‑the‑bag shooting. Screw‑drive autofocus locks on quickly, and the 30cm minimum focus distance lets you get in close for detail shots and food, gear or product photos. Paired with in‑body shake reduction on Pentax DSLRs, the DA 35mm f/2.4 AL SMC punches well above its price – a sharp, lightweight, Aussie‑ready walkaround prime that’s ideal as your first serious lens or a reliable everyday workhorse.

Key Features

• Standard 35mm prime lens (53.5mm equivalent on APS-C) delivers a natural field of view, making it ideal for everyday shooting, portraits, and travel.
• Bright f/2.4 maximum aperture lets you keep ISO lower and achieve attractive background blur, helping subjects stand out even in lower light.
• Aspherical optical design with 6 elements in 5 groups minimises spherical aberration, providing sharp, high-contrast images across the frame.
• Super Protect (SP) and SMC coatings help repel dust, water, and grease while improving contrast, so the front element stays cleaner and images stay clearer.
• Lightweight 124 g construction and compact 63 x 45 mm body make this lens easy to carry all day, perfect for walkaround and travel photography.
• Minimum focusing distance of 0.3 m with 0.17x magnification allows you to get close to your subject for detailed close-ups and intimate compositions.
• Pentax KAF mount with screw-drive autofocus offers reliable focusing with full compatibility across Pentax digital SLR bodies.
• Fully automatic 6-blade diaphragm provides consistent exposure control and smooth, rounded bokeh in out-of-focus areas.
• 49 mm filter thread and non-rotating front element make it simple to use polarising and ND filters without re-adjusting composition.
• Designed as an easy-to-use “first prime” lens, it helps new DSLR users learn composition and lens technique while enjoying high image quality.